Requirements

The branch of military that I am most interested in exploring and finding out information is the Marines.  The first thing that popped into my head when thinking about this was if there were any requirements to enlist, such as age, physical fitness levels, and health. The minimum age requirement to enlist is 17 years of age, and the maximum age is 35 years. However, if you are 17 years old, you will need a parents consent because you are still a minor. For citizenship, you have to either be a United States citizen OR have been legally admitted into the country for permanent residence and posses immigration and naturalization documents. You must be able to pass a medical exam and be in good physical condition. I believe that this is a very important factor that people should be aware of because the military is very physically demanding. You must also have a high school education and pass an aptitude test.